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Palin to Resign as Governor of Alaska

Former VP candidate says she'll resign at month's end.

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Jackson Memorial Tickets Granted Through Lottery

Fans will receive free tickets to Jackson's memorial through an online lottery.

Serial Killer on the Loose: Four Dead in SC

State Sen. Peeler says residents have "their guard up and their gun handy."

Witness: Knox Did Not Fake Break-In

Defense witness says someone could have broken in from outside.

U.S. Pushes Deeper Into So. Afghanistan

US Marines try to win over locals in south Afghanistan.

WATCH: Marine Offensive in Afghanistan

Casualties reported as fighting continues Taliban-controlled Helmand province.

Ed Sec Pushes Charter School Debate

With stimulus money on the line, states urged to embrace the charter movement.

States Ring in the 4th ... With No Money

Several states enter first the weekend of the fiscal year without a budget plan.

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Houston saw a 20 percent reduction in auto thefts in 2008.

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Republican: Sotomayor Had Ties to Extreme Group

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WATCH: Michael Jackson's Video Artistry

Biographer talks about huge influence of "King of Pop's" greatest music vids.

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An update on the condition of Lt Colonel Tim Karcher from ABC’s Martha Raddatz –

The World Newser | posted today at 6:14 PM EDT

Today, for the first time since he was transported from Iraq to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, Lt. Colonel Tim Karcher woke up. Colonel Franklin Childress, who has been by his bedside... [continue]

Adviser: Palin Will be 'Friend and Force' for Other Republicans

The Note | posted today at 5:50 PM EDT

Sarah Palin intends to continue to be helpful to other Republicans and is leaving her political options open even with today’s announcement that she'll soon resign, Fred Malek, a veteran Republican... [continue]

Gov. Palin To Resign at End of Month

The Note | posted today at 3:56 PM EDT

Sarah Palin announced Friday that she will step down from her post as Alaska governor at the end of the month, and will not run for reelection. [continue]

Quotes Of The Day

The World Newser | posted today at 11:34 AM EDT

"I can't pay bills with IOUs. I can't pay salaries with IOUs." - Thomas Bent, medical director, Laguna Beach Community Clinic, telling the Los Angeles Times he expects to receive more than $10,000 in... [continue]

North Korea's Beer Of Choice

The World Newser | posted today at 11:33 AM EDT

North Korea has aired an advertisement on state television for its locally brewed cool one ….Taedonggang beer. Very unusual as North Korean TV is usually filled with patriotic programming and North... [continue]

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